Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: December, November, January
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 25°C, sunshine averages 7.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1539mm. Sea temperatures average 24°C across the year.
Annual averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
1539mm
Annual total
Sun
7.7h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
63
Good avg
Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August22°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August62mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Surfers Paradise's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJuly to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August8.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than Surfers Paradise's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August21°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August55 weather score
August scores below Surfers Paradise's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.